Olympic Gymnastics Trials

June 28, 2012 11:04 PM

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In this multiple exposure photo taken at one-quarter second intervals, Chris Brooks competes on the pommel horse during the final round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. less

In this multiple exposure photo taken at one-quarter second intervals, Chris Brooks competes on the pommel horse during the final round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in San ... more

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Danell Leyva covers himself with a towel before the start of competition on day 3 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 30, 2012 in San Jose, Calif.

Danell Leyva covers himself with a towel before the start of competition on day 3 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 30, 2012 in San Jose, Calif.

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John Orozco is introduced before start of competition on day 3 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 30, 2012 in San Jose, Calif.

John Orozco is introduced before start of competition on day 3 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 30, 2012 in San Jose, Calif.

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John Orozco is introduced before start of competition on day 3 of... Photo-3142876.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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John Orozco is greeted by fans after winning a spot on the U.S. men's Olympic gymnastics team after the final round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in San Jose, Calif.

John Orozco is greeted by fans after winning a spot on the U.S. men's Olympic gymnastics team after the final round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in San Jose, Calif.

Photo: Gregory Bull, Associated Press

John Orozco is greeted by fans after winning a spot on the U.S.... Photo-3142878.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Chris Brooks reacts after competing in the floor exercise during day 3 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, Calif.

Chris Brooks reacts after competing in the floor exercise during day 3 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, Calif.

John Orozco prepares to compete on the rings during the final round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. Orozco and Danell Leyva were named as two of five members of the U.S. Olympic team. less

John Orozco prepares to compete on the rings during the final round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. Orozco and Danell Leyva were named as two of five members ... more

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John Orozco prepares to compete on the rings during the final round... Photo-3142881.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Horton competes on the parallel bars during day 3 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 30, 2012 in San Jose, Calif.

Jonathan Horton competes on the parallel bars during day 3 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 30, 2012 in San Jose, Calif.

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Jonathan Horton competes on the parallel bars during day 3 of the... Photo-3142883.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Coach Yin Alvarez, left, reacts after his step son, Danell Leyva's performance on the horizontal bar during the final round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in San Jose, Calif.

Coach Yin Alvarez, left, reacts after his step son, Danell Leyva's performance on the horizontal bar during the final round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in San Jose, Calif.

In this multiple exposure frame taken at one-fourth second intervals, Sarah Finnegan performs on the balance beam during the preliminary round of the women's Olympic gymnastics trials, Friday, June 29, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. less

In this multiple exposure frame taken at one-fourth second intervals, Sarah Finnegan performs on the balance beam during the preliminary round of the women's Olympic gymnastics trials, Friday, June 29, 2012, in ... more

Photo: Julie Jacobson, Associated Press

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McKayla Maroney falls off the uneven bars as her coach Arthur Akopyian tries to spot her during day 2 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 29, 2012 in San Jose, Cali.

McKayla Maroney falls off the uneven bars as her coach Arthur Akopyian tries to spot her during day 2 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 29, 2012 in San Jose, Cali.

Jonathan Horton performs a one-arm giant on the horizontal bar during the preliminary round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials Thursday, June 28, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. Horton stands in fourth place after the preliminaries. less

Jonathan Horton performs a one-arm giant on the horizontal bar during the preliminary round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials Thursday, June 28, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. Horton stands in fourth place ... more

Jonathan Horton competes on the high bar during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Jonathan Horton competes on the high bar during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

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Jonathan Horton competes on the high bar during day 1 of the 2012... Photo-3133711.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Horton waves to the crowd when he is introduced before the start of competition on day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Jonathan Horton waves to the crowd when he is introduced before the start of competition on day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

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Jonathan Horton waves to the crowd when he is introduced before the... Photo-3133713.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Horton stands for the National Anthem before the start of competition during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Jonathan Horton stands for the National Anthem before the start of competition during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

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Jonathan Horton stands for the National Anthem before the start of... Photo-3133715.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Chris Brooks competes on the floor exercise during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Chris Brooks competes on the floor exercise during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Photo: Ezra Shaw, Getty Images

Chris Brooks competes on the floor exercise during day 1 of the... Photo-3133729.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Jake Dalton competes on the parallel bars during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Jake Dalton competes on the parallel bars during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Photo: Ronald Martinez, Getty Images

Jake Dalton competes on the parallel bars during day 1 of the 2012... Photo-3133732.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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John Orozco finds his grip as he comes down on the horizontal bar during the preliminary round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials Thursday, June 28, 2012, in San Jose, Calif.

John Orozco finds his grip as he comes down on the horizontal bar during the preliminary round of the men's Olympic gymnastics trials Thursday, June 28, 2012, in San Jose, Calif.

Photo: Jae C. Hong, Associated Press

John Orozco finds his grip as he comes down on the horizontal bar... Photo-3133734.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Horton competes on the parallel bars during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Jonathan Horton competes on the parallel bars during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Photo: Ronald Martinez, Getty Images

Jonathan Horton competes on the parallel bars during day 1 of the... Photo-3133735.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Horton prepares before competing on the rings during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Jonathan Horton prepares before competing on the rings during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Photo: Ronald Martinez, Getty Images

Jonathan Horton prepares before competing on the rings during day 1... Photo-3133736.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Sam Mikulak competes on the rings during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Sam Mikulak competes on the rings during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California.

Photo: Ronald Martinez, Getty Images

Sam Mikulak competes on the rings during day 1 of the 2012 U.S.... Photo-3133714.45221 - Houston Chronicle

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Jonathan Horton prepares before competing on the parallel bars during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California

Jonathan Horton prepares before competing on the parallel bars during day 1 of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at HP Pavilion on June 28, 2012 in San Jose, California